Property description
An 'ome isn't an 'ome without a gnome! The descriptions just get worse.....however, my client does have a substantial gnome collection (and there are even more photos on-line; not just gnomes, but the house and gardens too)! In fact clients like this are not generally good for business, having lived in this pretty little cottage for the last 30 years or so (I really like them to move every 3 or 4 years, in order to make a living), but in this case you can see why. You see, it's all about location and this property has it by the bucket load. Despite the super rural location, it is by no means isolated as there are nearby properties and it is indeed well placed for local amenities, with access to both the A41 and A49 both, within under a mile. From here there is a petrol station, local pub, transport cafe (great for bacon butties) and even a fish and chip shop. However, once back home, all of that seems a distant memory and you are at once at one with nature as you drive through open countryside, along cow pat splattered country lanes. The internal accommodation has been altered over the years and apparently it once had 3 bedrooms (although there was probably no bathroom - just a tin bath in the kitchen) and what we have here today is a far cry from then. It has been extended downstairs and it was also improved with the aid of a Local Authority grant, about 10 years ago, including re-roofing, repairs to the chimney, timber treatment, damp proof course, to name but a few. An internal inspection is recommended and will reveal an entrance porch, which in turn leads to the hall and then to the comfortable sitting room, the latter feeling very cosy with its open cast iron fireplace. The open plan kitchen/diner looks onto the rear garden and there is even a separate utility and downstairs loo. Upstairs, There is a spacious double bedroom and no doubt this could be split to provide further accommodation, if required and there's also an L shaped bathroom. Outside, off-road parking poses few problems as there is plenty of it, including under the attached carport. The garden, as previously mentioned, is very generous (yes, you could hide even more gnomes!) and is ideal for children and pets. In all likelihood, prospective purchasers may want to extend the accommodation even further (subject to planning consent) and this could provide genuine family sized accommodation, without any major impact on the size of the garden. In summary, if you move here, we hope that, like the existing owner, you will have a 'gnome' to be proud of.
The Accommodation Comprises:-
GROUND FLOOR
Enclosed Storm Porch
Single glazed windows and external door.
Entrance Hall
Front facing uPVC double glazed window, part pine panelled walls, radiator, staircase to first floor. Built-in cupboard under stairs, housing the Worcester free standing oil central heating boiler. Wall shelves.
Sitting Room - 14' 5'' x 11' 2'' (4.39m x 3.40m)
Front facing uPVC double glazed window, pine fireplace with cast iron open grate on a tiled hearth, 2 wall light points and radiator.
Open Plan Kitchen/Diner. Comprising:-
Kitchen - 8' 6'' x 7' 10'' (2.59m x 2.39m)
Stainless steel sink and drainer inset in rolltop working surfaces with pine cupboards and drawers below. Part tiled walls, full height exposed brick chimney breast incorporating an electric 'stove' fire with log effect, free standing electric cooker with extractor fan above.
Dining Area - 12' 5'' x 7' 3'' (3.78m x 2.21m)
Rear facing uPVC double glazed window, recessed ceiling spotlights, slim line electric night storage heater (on Economy 7 tariff), ceramic tiled floor and uPVC double glazed external door leading to the garden.
Utility Room - 6' 2'' x 6' 0'' (1.88m x 1.83m)
Cloakroom
Low level WC, wash hand basin and extractor fan.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Front facing uPVC double glazed window, part pine panelled walls, radiator and loft access hatch.
Bedroom - 14' 6'' x 11' 1'' (4.42m x 3.38m)
Front facing uPVC double glazed window, radiator and airing cupboard with slatted linen shelves.
Bathroom - 6' 6'' x 4' 4'' (1.98m x 1.32m)
and 4' 7\" x 3' 10\" (1.4m x 1.17m) An 'L' shaped room. Panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC and separate fully tiled shower cubicle. Part tiled walls, rear facing uPVC double glazed window and radiator. Full height louvre door built-in medicine cabinet.
OUTSIDE
Timber double gates lead to the driveway and a CARPORT that is attached to the side of the cottage.From here, there is a gravel area, for parking of further vehicles, if required, although the existing owner uses this area as a further seating area.The front garden area is best described as small and easily managed. However, those with 'green fingers' are almost bound to appreciate the large and very pretty enclosed rear garden which is laid to lawn and has colourful well stocked flower borders. Steps lead up to a further 'secret garden' beyond, which is also lawned and has mature bushes, trees and shrubs. Two storage sheds, aluminium greenhouse, paved patio, cold water tap and general utility area with bark chippings.
Services
Mains water and electricity (on Economy 7 tariff) Septic tank drainage.
Central Heating
Oil fired boiler to radiators and also supplies the domestic hot water.
Property Features :
- Extended Semi-Detached Cottage
- Highly Sought Rural Location
- Large Rear Garden & Off Road Parking
- Double Bedroom & Upstairs Bathroom
- Cosy Sitting Room & Kitchen/Diner
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